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Velia Fava Obituary
AGE: 83 • Chappaqua
Velia Fava passed peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2015 in the care and love of her family at Northern Westchester Hospital, Mt. Kisco, NY. Velia Fava was born in Calabria, Italy on September 1, 1931 to the late Serafino and Grazia Bueti.
Velia moved to Chappaqua, NY with her family and married her beloved Diego Fava with whom she had two children. She was the loving mother to the late Rocco Fava and her surviving son, Serafino Fava. In addition to being a dedicated wife and mother, and caretaker to many, Velia ran a daycare center. The youngest of eight children, Velia is survived by two brothers,
Dick Bueti of Pawling, N.Y. and Sam Bueti of Chappaqua, N.Y. She helped raise her two grandchildren, Richard Fava of Madison, Wisconsin and Kasey Fava of Boston, Massachussetts. She also helped raise Martha Rossi McDermott of Katonah, NY.
Everyone who was fortunate enough to know Velia came to appreciate her joy for life and passion for cooking. You never left hungry and were always sent with leftovers. Velia was one of the most warm and kind hearted people you could meet and loved all "A bushel and peck with a hug around their neck".
A large extended family and numerous friends were blessed to know Velia.
A wake will be held Thursday, June 11th from the hours of 7pm-9pm, Friday June 12th from the hours of 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm at Cassidy-Flynn Funeral Home.
A Roman Catholic Mass will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at The Church of St. John and St. Mary, 30 Poillon Drive, Chappaqua, NY at 10am followed by burial at St. Francis Cemetery, Mt. Kisco, N.Y.
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Memories and Condolences
for Velia Fava
Serefino Cambareri
June 2, 2021
Alway remembering Velia, her siblings and parents, Aunt Gracia and Uncle Serafino. I am the last survivor of the two family siblings. God Bless the children, grand-children, Great grand-children and Great-Great grand-children .
Serafino Bueti
June 20, 2015
We'll miss the gentile smile and kind words every time we met. Our condolences to the Fava's and Bueti's families.
Your cousins Serafino Bueti & family (VT)
Serefino Cambareri
June 12, 2015
Velia, I know as first cousins we were always in our hart even though we did not see each other for many years. Your smile and kindness will always be with me.
Love, cousin Serefino Cambareri Washington, DC
Serafina Bueti
June 12, 2015
Delia,(Velia) my first cousin,who babysat me as a toddler in Solano Calabria our place of birth, whose nick name was 'cuor di colomba' (heart of a dove) was truly a witness of gentleness, unselfishness, unconditional love and who lived her life for others.
Although our times together were few because of distance, it is a fact that blood is thicker than water. When we connected by telephone or the few times in person our hearts rejoiced because that same love was flowing in both our veins. It was as if the gap of time instantly reemerged.
To you Serafino, her son, know that my brothers Peppino and Diego Papalia(a.k.a. Joe and Dick) and I are united with you and every member of your great family in grieving and in celebrating of one great life that graced this earth, your Mother's.
From me, my husband and our family we send you our deepest thoughts of love.
Surely the The Lord Jesus embraced her into His loving arms and gave her the joy of His love in eternal life and may He sustain you and yours in His peace.
Cousins far but near Joe & Serafina Bueti and family from Ottawa, Canada
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Erika Gomez
June 10, 2015
Ms Fava you were a wonderful woman and nobody can ever wear your shoes. You had a big heart, open arms and lots of love to give to everyone. I am so happy I was able to be part of your life. I will remember all the good times with you and your family. You are gone, but never will be forgotten. You will always be on my mind and in my heart. I love you and until we meet again. Love Erika.
Vinnie De Pasquale
June 10, 2015
Velia (a.k.a. Grandma Fava),
You were a beautiful woman, inside and out. PERIOD! Not only were you a wonderful friend to me, but also to my late father Joe and rest of my family. You supported me and gave me advice for many, many years. Even if I lost contact for several years with you and your family, you always treated me as though we had been in touch. You also treated me like a grandson. You were gentle and caring in nature. One of her beliefs in life was the importance of being authentic with people, saying what needs to be said because it's good for the relationship and the soul. Also, I always admired how she never judged or forced her opinions on anyone, but offered valuable and truthful advice that I will surely miss. She had a keen intuition and profound ability to understand people, and I looked to her to hear what her thoughts were on the matter.
You are surely and most definitely missed in the lives of everyone you touched. Many years have passed since sitting at your kitchen table in the early to mid 90's eating your famous Speidini with samorigilia (mini bracioles rolled with grandma's famous sauce), but it seems like it was only yesterday. We always had a blast at your home. The conversations were great and we all laughed together at the table. What was even better than the belly laughter was what we would be feeding our bellies - the BEST FOOD EVER! You were a remarkable cook and I always told you to write a cookbook. Those are memories I adore and cannot be replaced. If there was a way to reach out to you, just to even chat, I would. I would give the world for those moments at your house in Chappaqua and our many conversations talking on the telephone. The bags of tomatoes you sent me home with night after night and your generosity can never be topped. I now grow my own tomatoes and keeps that same tradition going; giving out tomatoes to family and friends who I come in contact with all summer. I will miss you Grandma Fava and love everything that you ever represented to all who knew you. Love your other grandson and friend - Vincent De Pasquale
John Riley
June 9, 2015
The Riley family sends our thoughts and prayers to the Fava family.
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